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TN SB1512

TN SB1512
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 1 and Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 2, relative to the department of agriculture.


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Introduced
01/07/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
02/09/2026
Passed
04/01/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/06/2026

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, extends the department of agriculture to June 30, 2030. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 1 and Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 2.

AI Summary

This bill extends the Tennessee Department of Agriculture's operational authority until June 30, 2030, by amending specific sections of Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA), which is the compilation of the state's laws. Specifically, it removes a reference to the department from one section of law (TCA 4-29-247(a)(17)) and adds a new subdivision to another section (TCA 4-29-251(a)) that explicitly lists the Department of Agriculture, created by TCA sections 4-3-101 and 4-3-201, as a state department. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 04/01/2026 (on 04/06/2026)

Bill Topics

Agriculture
  • ‐ General Agriculture
Government Operations
  • ‐ Government Efficiency and Bureaucratic Oversight

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